The Chicago Headline Club and the Investigative Project on Race and Equity are accepting applications for the 2026 FOIA Fest Boot Camp, a four-month training and mentorship program for Chicago-based reporters. We seek diverse, talented early career applicants committed to equity-focused journalism who want guidance in accountability reporting. Applicants must […]
On Saturday, March 21, FOIA Fest will equip journalists with the practical skills, tips and strategy necessary to successfully leverage the Freedom of Information Act and other investigative tactics in their reporting.The annual public records conference will include pressing conversations about the legal challenges and limitations to information that newsrooms […]
The Chicago Headline Club is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the Chicago Headline Club’s 2025 journalism awards — including a new way to honor Chicago editors. While planning your entries, be sure to note the varying nomination deadlines for each award type. The Club is thrilled […]
The Chicago Headline Club hosts the Chicago Media Career Fair every fall. This is a resource page designed to help continue members and attendee’s professional and care development beyond the event day itself. Chicago Media Career Fair 2025 Schedule Get involved with the Chicago Headline Club Chicago-area Journalism Professional Organizations […]
Whether you’re job hunting, building your network, or just figuring out your next steps, this event is for you. Join the Chicago Headline Club for a day of career development, peer connection, and newsroom access. (And yes, there will be light bites and beverages!) RSVP for today for the Friday, October […]
The Chicago Headline Club congratulates all the winners of the 48th annual Peter Lisagor Awards for exemplary journalism. The awards were handed out May 9, 2025 at a gathering of more than 200 members of the local media community. The entries were judged by an impartial Society of Professional Journalists […]
Chicago, IL – The Chicago Headline Club is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award: Theresa Gutierrez, Chuck Goudie, Rummana Hussain, and Curtis Lawrence. The award recognizes their exceptional contributions to journalism and tireless efforts to give readers, listeners and viewers the truth they needed to […]
The finalists for the 48th Annual Peter Lisagor Awards represent some of the best journalism produced in Illinois and northwest Indiana from across print, digital and broadcast media. Our thanks to everyone who submitted nominations for consideration. Entries were judged by an out-of-state SPJ chapter. Award recipients will be announced […]
Join us for an evening of celebration, conversation, and recognition at the 48th Annual Peter Lisagor Awards on Friday, May 9, 2025! Hosted by the Chicago Headline Club, this special event honors the best in journalism from Illinois and Northwest Indiana. We’ll also present the Anne Keegan Award, which recognizes […]
Headline Club announced winners at FOIA Fest 2025 on Saturday, March 22. The Chicago Headline Club is thrilled to announce that Lisa Schencker and Emily Hoerner of the Chicago Tribune have been awarded first place for both the inaugural A-Mark Prize for Dogged Reporting and the annual Watchdog Award for […]
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